What is the best game similar to Murky Divers?

The closest game to Murky Divers is Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Murky Divers?

The three closest games to Murky Divers are: 1. Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide (95/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Killing Floor 2 (89/100, 14 shared attributes) 3. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (83/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Murky Divers's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 18 dimensions.

Is Killing Floor 2 similar to Murky Divers?

Yes, very much so — Killing Floor 2 scores 89/100 similarity to Murky Divers. They share 14 attributes, including deep RPG systems and survival mechanics. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What RPG games are similar to Murky Divers?

The best RPG games similar to Murky Divers are Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, Killing Floor 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Remnant: From the Ashes. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Murky Divers attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics.

How is similarity to Murky Divers calculated?

We compare Murky Divers against every game in our catalog using 18 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Murky Divers experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

Are there free games similar to Murky Divers?

Yes — Path of Exile is free and scores well on similarity to Murky Divers. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

Few titles capture what makes Murky Divers unique: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and procedural generation. After measuring 18 attributes across over 6,700 games, these are the 50 most faithful alternatives. Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, Killing Floor 2 and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide top the ranking, with Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide at number one (95/100).

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Top games similar to Murky Divers

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Murky Divers. Each one has been evaluated across 18 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Warhammer: End Times - VermintideClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorLootSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 21KIGDB80· 8OC77· 45

Year 2015Dev FatsharkOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping procedural generation

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Murky Divers.

It predates Murky Divers by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB81· 13OC78· 62

Year 2016Dev Tripwire Interactive · Iceberg InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: progression.

It predates Murky Divers by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 132KIGDB78· 5OC75· 80

Year 2022Dev FatsharkOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Murky Divers.

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#4Remnant: From the AshesClosest on world

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeProceduralHorror

Steam👍 84%· 57KIGDB76· 14OC78· 103

Year 2019Dev Gunfire Games · Perfect World EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Murky Divers, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping setting scifi

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals and setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 94KIGDB78· 5OC82· 58

Year 2022Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: world and progression.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSkill TreeLoot

Steam👍 82%· 67KIGDB84· 6OC82· 117

Year 2023Dev Gunfire Games · Gearbox PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Shared with Murky Divers: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals and setting.

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#7Path of ExileClosest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkHorrorLootExplorationSkill Tree

Steam👍 89%· 247KRAWG👍 66%· 1.6KMC86IGDB78· 4

Year 2013Dev Grinding Gear GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Murky Divers, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, MMO world and community and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

Path of Exile is inspired by Diablo II and follows it basically in most of the aspects. Randomly filled pre-set of locations, heavy grind and a possibility of replaying most of the areas leaves us with only one possible outcome. Players wake up on grim shores of Wraeclast.

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals.

It predates Murky Divers by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 213KRAWG👍 65%· 444MC77IGDB77· 11OC76· 184

Year 2022Dev Techland · Techland PublishingPlaytime ~23hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping procedural generation

Dying Light 2 brings to life a unique post-apocalyptic vision of the Modern Dark Ages - a brutal, bleak and unforgiving reality where you are as likely to perish at the hand of a human as you are by the infected.

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: world and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Murky Divers.

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#9The Dark Pictures Anthology: The Devil in Me

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 55%· 5.9KIGDB74· 5OC72· 107

Year 2022Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Murky Divers: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and visual third person, while skipping procedural generation

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Murky Divers.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeProceduralHorrorSci-FiLootSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 57%· 2.3KIGDB70· 2

Year 2007Dev Flagship Studios · HanbitSoftOn PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Murky Divers.

It predates Murky Divers by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeDarkHorrorExplorationLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 73%· 208KRAWG👍 65%· 56OC88· 19

Year 2024Dev Grinding Gear GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Murky Divers, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, MMO world and community and punishing difficulty, while skipping survival mechanics

Path of Exile 2 is a new seven-act storyline that is available alongside the original Path of Exile 1 campaign. ... Path of Exile 2 retains all expansion content that has been created over the last six years and introduces a new skill system, ascendancy classes, engine improvements and more.

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Murky Divers.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiSkill Tree

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Murky Divers, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Murky Divers.

It predates Murky Divers by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Dead Island

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorSkill TreeFirst Person

IGDB70· 8

Year 2011Dev Techland · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: progression.

It predates Murky Divers by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Salt and Sanctuary

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorExplorationLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 89%· 22KRAWG👍 75%· 351MC84IGDB85· 10OC83· 72

Year 2016Dev Ska StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Murky Divers, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping horror tension

Salt and Sanctuary is a 2D action with role-playing elements developed by Ska Studios. ###Plot and art style The game follows an unnamed protagonist who escorts princess on a sail to her marriage in the distant country.

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals.

It predates Murky Divers by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15MORDHAU

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 113KRAWG👍 80%· 267MC81OC82· 21

Year 2019Dev TriternionPlaytime ~7hOn PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and competitive edge, while skipping horror tension

MORDHAU is a medieval first & third person multiplayer slasher. Enter a hectic battlefield of up to 64 players as a mercenary in a fictional, but realistic world, where you will get to experience the brutal and satisfying melee combat that will have you always coming back for more.

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Murky Divers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Murky Divers?: The closest game to Murky Divers is Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 15 gameplay attributes, including deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Murky Divers?: The three closest games to Murky Divers are: 1. Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide (95/100, 15 shared attributes) 2. Killing Floor 2 (89/100, 14 shared attributes) 3. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (83/100, 12 shared attributes). All share Murky Divers's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 18 dimensions.
Is Killing Floor 2 similar to Murky Divers?: Yes, very much so — Killing Floor 2 scores 89/100 similarity to Murky Divers. They share 14 attributes, including deep RPG systems and survival mechanics. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What RPG games are similar to Murky Divers?: The best RPG games similar to Murky Divers are Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide, Killing Floor 2, Warhammer 40,000: Darktide and Remnant: From the Ashes. All share the RPG genre alongside other key Murky Divers attributes like deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics.
How is similarity to Murky Divers calculated?: We compare Murky Divers against every game in our catalog using 18 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Murky Divers experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Murky Divers?: Yes — Path of Exile is free and scores well on similarity to Murky Divers. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.